Elementary Instructional Schedules
Path 2
| Blended Learning for PK-3 Students | Remote Learning for Grade 4-12 Students |
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| 2 days on campus + 3 days at home remote instruction | 5 days at home remote instruction |
Path 3
| Blended Learning for PK-12 Students |
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| 2 days on campus + 3 days at home remote instruction |
Path 4
| On Campus Learning for All Students |
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| All students attend receive instruction on campus. |
Family Choice: Year-long Virtual Learning
- Family selected, semester commitment to 100% virtual learning.
- Students engage in daily online instruction.
- Daily instructional time varies by grade level up to 5 hours.
Middle School Instructional Schedules
Path 1: Remote Learning for All
*Remote Schedule is later to accommodate student and family needs. Phase 3 will revert to the traditional bell schedule.
| “A” Day Schedule -Monday/Wednesday | |||
| 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | |
| 8:00-8:55 | Period 1 | Period 1 | Period 1 Elective A |
| 9:00-9:55 | Period 2 | Period 2 | Period 2 Elective A |
| 10:00-10:55 | Period 3 | Period 3 Elective A | Period 3 |
| 11:00-12:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 12:05-1:00 | Period 4 | Period 4 Elective A | Period 4 |
| 1:05-2:00 | Period 5 Elective A | Period 5 | Period 5 |
| 2:05-3:00 | Period 6 Elective A | Period 6 | Period 6 |
| “B” Day Schedule – Tuesday/Thursday | |||
| 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | |
| 8:00-8:55 | Period 1 | Period 1 | Period 1 Elective B |
| 9:00-9:55 | Period 2 | Period 2 | Period 2 Elective B |
| 10:00-10:55 | Period 3 | Period 3 Elective B | Period 3 |
| 11:00-12:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 12:05-1:00 | Period 4 | Period 4 Elective B | Period 4 |
| 1:05-2:00 | Period 5 Elective B | Period 5 | Period 5 |
| 2:05-3:00 | Period 6 Elective B | Period 6 | Period 6 |
| Instructional Expectations and Friday Schedule | |||
| INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF Expectations: • Provide direct instruction 4 days per week • Incorporate small group instruction • Clear communication of office hours • Weekly individual communication with each student or family | Fridays: • Opportunities for scheduled full class meetings (Zoom) • Social Emotional Support for Students and Staff • Follow up Activities/Assignments for all courses • Remediation/Intervention as needed • Collaborative Teacher Teams & Teacher Planning • Professional Development |
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Path 2: Remote Learning with Limited In-Person Options
| Instructional Expectations and Friday Schedule | |
| INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF Expectations: • Provide direct instruction 4 days per week • Incorporate small group instruction • Clear communication of office hours • Weekly individual communication with each student or family | Fridays: • Opportunities for scheduled full class meetings (Zoom) • Social Emotional Support for Students and Staff • Follow up Activities/Assignments for all courses • Remediation/Intervention as needed • Collaborative Teacher Teams & Teacher Planning • Professional Development |
Path 3: Blended Learning
- As middle school students begin Path 3: Blended Learning, the school day will be split between live instruction (7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and independent work (1:30 -2:30 p.m.) Monday-Thursday.
- Students across the division will be assigned to a blue or green group by last name.
- Principals have flexibility to make accommodations for families with multiple last names.
- Students will participate in two in-person learning days, two remote learning days, and Friday will be a remote day for SEL support, class meetings, online activities, and completion of assignments.
- BLUE Group (A-L) attends school on Mon. & Tues., with remote at home learning on Wed. and Thurs.
- Green Group (M-Z) attends school on Wed. and Thurs. With remote, at-home learning on Mon. and Tues.
- Remote schedule remains the same for virtual days
- School-based schedule on assigned tier for in school days
- The WJCC Schools Virtual Academy will follow the same schedule as middle and high schools.
| 7:20 - 7:30* | Students Report to Block 1 |
| 7:30 - 8:20 | Block 1 (5 additional minutes) |
| 8:25 - 9:10 | Block 2 |
| 9:15 - 10:00 | Block 3 |
| 10:05 - 10:50 | Block 4 |
| 10:55 - 11:40 | Block 5 |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Block 6 |
| 12:30 - 12:40 | Dismissal with Grab and Go Lunch |
| 12:40 - 1:30 | Lunch at Home |
| 1:30 - 2:30 | -Finalize class activities -Seek additional support from teachers as needed -Read and study for assessments |
Path 4: Traditional On-Site Learning
- Full Day In-Person Instruction
- Schools resume traditional bell schedules
High School Instructional Schedules
Path 1: Remote Learning for All
*Remote Schedule is later to accommodate student and family needs. Phase 3 will revert to the traditional bell schedule.
| A Day - Monday and Wednesday AM (8:00 – 11:00 a.m.) • Block 1: 8:00 – 9:25 a.m. • Block 2: 9:35 – 11:00 a.m. Lunch (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) PM (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.) • Block 3: 12:00 – 1:25 p.m. • Block 4: 1:35 – 3:00 p.m. | B Day - Tuesday & Thursday AM (8:00 – 11:00 a.m.) • Block 5: 8:00 – 9:25 a.m. • Block 6: 9:35 – 11:00 a.m. Lunch (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) PM (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.) • Block 7: 12:00 – 1:25 p.m. • Block 8: 1:35 – 3:00 p.m. |
| Instructional Expectations and Friday Schedule | |
| INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF Expectations: • Provide direct instruction 4 days per week • Incorporate small group instruction • Clearly communication of office hours • Weekly individual communication with each student or family | Fridays: • Social Emotional Support for Students and Staff • Follow up Activities/Assignments for all courses • Remediation/Intervention as needed • Collaborative Teacher Teams & Teacher Planning • Professional Development |
Path 2: Remote Learning with Limited In-Person Options
- PK-3 will have in person instruction and remote instruction (alternating days)
- ELs, and SWD may have in-person instruction, as identified by LIEP or IEP teams on alternating days
- Potential in-person assessment/evaluation on a restricted basis; families may select remote instruction only
- Remote Schedule remains the same
Path 3: Blended Learning
- As high school students begin Path 3: Blended Learning, the school day will be split between live instruction (7:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.) and independent work (1:30 -2:30 p.m.) Monday-Thursday.
- Students across the division will be assigned to a blue or green group by last name.
- Principals have flexibility to make accommodations for families with multiple last names.
- Students will participate in two in-person learning days, two remote learning days, and Friday will be a remote day for SEL support, class meetings, online activities, and completion of assignments.
- The WJCC Schools Virtual Academy will follow the same schedule as middle and high schools.
| A/B Blocks | A Day Blocks (1 - 4), B Day Blocks (5 - 8) |
| 7:20 - 7:30* | Students Report to Blocks 1 or 5 |
| 7:30 - 8:40 | Blocks 1/5 |
| 8:45 - 9:55 | Blocks 2/6 |
| 10:00 - 11:10 | Blocks 3/7 |
| 11:15 - 12:25 | Blocks 4/8 |
| 12:25 - 12:35 | Dismissal with Grab and Go Lunch |
| 12:35 - 1:30 | Lunch at Home |
| 1:30 - 2:30 | -Finalize class activities and complete asynchronous assignments -Collaborate on group work -Seek additional support from teachers as needed |
Path 4: Traditional On-Site Learning
- Full Day In-Person Instruction
- Schools resume traditional bell schedules
- Students have the Family Choice Option for Full Virtual Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
- Attendance and Discipline
- Family Choice: Year-Long Virtual Learning
- Path 1-4 Learning
- Special Education and Special Programs (Gifted, Career & Technical Education, etc.)
Parents and students who need assistance with technology issues, please call 757-259-7192 and select Option #1.
Students participating in Family Choice Virtual Learning will have access t information about using online platforms tips for success in a virtual learning environment. “How to” videos reminding students and parents about the use of StudentVue and ParentVue will be posted on school and the division website before the start of school.
The Family Choice 100% Virtual Learning is a year-long program; however, we recognize that not all students thrive with this type of learning. Therefore, students have the opportunity to transition out of the program for the second semester. While the majority of students will be encouraged to continue with Virtual Learning for the entire year, families must notify the division of this decision by November 30, 2020.
If there are significant challenges to accommodating a student’s course requests through the virtual academy and the courses are available/open at a student’s home school, the request to move back to the Path option may be approved before August 31.
If a similar course is available, the student’s schedule will be adjusted or the student will be placed in one of their previously selected alternate course options.
New Horizons is a regional program that offers technical and career education courses, youth workforce counseling, a regional center for autism, and the Governor’s School for Science and Technology. Staff from WJCC Schools and other local school divisions are working with the New Horizons team now to determine what learning will look like in September. Information will be provided to students enrolled in New Horizons courses and programs as soon as it is available.
Every student in the school division will receive a WJCC Schools-issued device to support their learning. Students in grades K-2 will have a tablet, and students in 3-12 will receive a laptop. Age-appropriate software and programs required for learning will be loaded on the devices.
Elementary students enrolled in Family Choice will engage daily with synchronous and/or asynchronous direct instruction, synchronous small group instruction, and independent learning activities daily. Time for each component will vary by grade level.
Classes in the Family Choice 100% online option will have more asynchronous experiences than those following the paths. Course content, instruction, and student need will determine how much time will be spent in live instruction, pre-recorded videos, and independent work.
Some resources and materials may be printed at home if the student prefers. However, it is important to note that ALL assignments must be submitted electronically as directed by the teacher.
Students who are participating in the Family Choice option have the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports at their zoned school throughout the year. In addition, students will be included in yearbooks and other annual school publications.
To the greatest extent possible, Centers activities will mirror learning taking place on Paths 1-3 which include remote and blended learning at the elementary level.
Course availability will be determined by the level of student interest and staff availability.
PK-5 instruction and student engagement for all students, those on the learning paths and enrolled in Family Choice, will be aligned to VA SOLs and WJCC curricula and pacing guides. Enrollment in elementary courses will be available to all students who meet course criteria.
WJCC will compile and review the Family Option requests and analyze the data by grade level and subject matter. We will also continue to compile and review requests by teachers seeking accommodation to work remotely, determine if their situation meets the criteria for a reasonable accommodation to work remotely and match the teacher’s current position and endorsement(s) with the needs identified in the Family Option data. We will provide more specific steps after we compile the Family Option data, determine the Learning Path for the start of the school year, and get a final tally of teachers requesting an accommodation to work remotely.
Teachers who are designated to teach for the year-long virtual learning program will participate in dedicated professional development to support their new role.
The WJCC School Board approved the appointment of Scott Holland as Acting Virtual Academy Administrator- Elementary and Michele Newcomb as Acting Virtual Academy Administrator- Secondary. Holland and Newcomb will provide administrative and instructional leadership for the WJCC Virtual Academy: Family Choice for Online Learning. Families will be provided with contact information for teachers and administrators at the beginning of the school year and a website for the WJCC Virtual Academy will be available soon.
School counselors from the students’ zoned school will be available to support social-emotional growth and to assist with course planning for the next school year. Counselors will not be able to answer questions specific to ongoing instruction in the Year-long Virtual Learning courses. Those questions should be directed to the teacher.
As with a traditional school year, students may have assignments that need to be completed outside the instructional day.
There are opportunities on every Path and in the Family Choice Year-long Virtual Learning for students to engage with their teacher and peers digitally. Since last Spring, WJCC Schools has integrated Zoom into its secure learning platform to reduce the potential for hacking. Microsoft Teams will also continue to be used securely through StudentVue.
Yes. Student work will be graded, and students will be expected to turn in assignments as directed by their teacher.
Path 3 includes in-person instruction two days a week which reduces the need for as much live, synchronous activity on the remote learning days. The Family Choice 100% online option will have more live, synchronous learning since that is the only way direct instruction can be delivered.
In Path 4, teachers will continue to use digital resources to support instruction and to ease any possible transition to another Path, if needed. While on Path 4, teachers may choose to accept assignments electronically or through the collection of printed materials based on what is appropriate for the class.
WJCC Schools has created schedules for each level that provide consistency should the division or school move among the Paths. Students and teachers will engage in live, teacher-led instruction for comparable amounts of time during each Path, whether it is in-person in Path 3 or virtual in Paths 1 and 2.
Live instruction will be recorded and posted on the digital platform for students who are absent due to illness, may need to review the lesson again for greater understanding.
Attendance and participation will be monitored and recorded. Students will also complete some assignments, homework, and activities independently as directed by the teacher at times that work best for the student and family. Live instruction will be recorded and posted on the digital platform for students who may need to review the lesson again for greater understanding.
When possible, learning supplies will be individual and not shared. Stringent cleaning and disinfecting protocols will be followed when supplies or equipment are shared.
WJCC Schools staff is collaborating with local health experts now to develop a framework for decision-making that includes key data points, trends, and conditions that will be monitored. Our goal is to give families at least 3 days’ notice before a change in Paths is made. That could change in the event of an emergency.
Staff will fulfill their assigned job responsibilities while following the established physical distancing expectations.
This is preferable. However, it is understood that some students with disabilities also have limitations that may preclude them from being able to wear a mask. In instances of this nature, social distancing will be strongly enforced.
If a student has limitations that preclude him/her from being able to comply with social distancing requirements, no disciplinary action will take place. However, in instances of this nature, staff will be diligent in working to incorporate processes and procedures that comply with social distancing to the maximum extent possible.
Yes.
All PK-3 students will attend school in-person two days a week. Students with a disability beyond grade 3 will attend in-person two days a week if they have highly-intensive needs and are primarily served in a self-contained special education classroom.
Students participating in the Family Choice option will receive all educational services in the virtual format.
While it is preferable that the child’s case manager is someone from the school they would normally attend, case manager assignments will be based on the student’s selected learning format (Family Choice or path option). Every child with a disability will be provided services in accordance with their IEP and receive case management from a certified WJCC special education teacher.
For families of students with disabilities who select the Family Choice path, the IEP team must determine the services the student requires and how they can be delivered virtually to provide the student with a free, appropriate public education. It is important to be mindful that there may be some services that are functionally unavailable through a virtual learning platform.
Desks and tables will be separated for social distance in accordance with the current CDC recommendations and guidance from the Virginia Department of Education.
When students are at school for in-person learning, class size will be determined by the needs of the students and ability to provide adequate social distance.
On path 2 and 3 students who are taking part in blended learning will participate in centers activities such as music and art on days they are on-site. To minimize student travel within the building and in adherence with social distancing guidelines, music and art teachers will visit classrooms with necessary supplies to support the day’s activity. Elementary students will engage with non-core instruction weekly. The schedule and delivery format for that instruction are being developed.
Recess and P.E. are important elements of a student’s education. Students who are in the school buildings will have recess and P.E. as appropriate for their grade level. Following guidance from the Virginia Department of Education, staff are developing activities that can be done with adequate social distancing and are implementing cleaning and sanitizing protocols when equipment is used.
Common areas of buildings are closed in Paths 1-3 and will reopen in Path 4.
There will be no assemblies at this time.
Gifted students will continue to receive services as appropriate for the student and Path.
If a parent withdraws an identified Gifted Program student from WJCC Public Schools for any reason, the student will become “Inactive” in the Gifted Program. The student may resume Gifted Program status upon return to WJCC Public Schools if the student re-enrolls the very next school year. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify in writing the Gifted Resource Teacher at the school as well as the school principal if the parent/guardian wants to resume gifted services. Some gifted services require specialized classes that might require the re-enrolled student to take placement tests in order to determine an appropriate academic fit for the student. Further questions about re-enrollment of identified gifted students may be directed to Ann Colorado, the Coordinator for Gifted Education, at
Attendance is a requirement for each learning path. WJCC Schools is awaiting guidance from the Virginia Department of Education for monitoring and reporting student attendance. This FAQ will be updated once that guidance is received.
Appropriate social distancing is a requirement for on-site learning. Failure to follow these practices will result in discipline in accordance with the WJCC Schools Student Code of Conduct.
Remote learning occurs on the days that students are not physically in the school building and is an element of Paths 1, 2, and 3. Remote learning may include online learning through StudentVue or Canvas, student packets, pre-loaded computers or tablets, or other teacher-provided materials.
Path 1 – Remote Learning for All
Students will participate in live, teacher-led instruction at designated times (synchronous learning). Attendance and participation will be monitored and recorded. Students will also complete some assignments, homework, and activities independently as directed by the teacher at times that work best for the student and family. Live instruction will be recorded and posted on the digital platform for students who may need to review the lesson again for greater understanding.
Path 2 – Blended Learning for Grades PreK-3 and Remote Learning for All
Students in grades PreK – 3 will take participate in on-site learning two days of the week and remote learning three days a week. On-site learning will include direct instruction, small group learning, and in-person activities (synchronous learning). Remote learning will include assignments and activities that may require paper/pencil or research, videos, projects, etc. that are accessed and completed on the division-issued tablet. These assignments may be completed at any time during the day (asynchronous learning).
Students in grades 4- 12 will participate in remote learning only through live, teacher-led instruction at designated times (synchronous learning). Attendance and participation will be monitored and recorded. Students will also complete some homework assignments and activities independently as directed by the teacher at times that work best for the student and family. Live instruction will be recorded and posted on the digital platform for students who may need to review the lesson again for greater understanding.
Path 3 – Blended Learning for All
Students in all grades will take participate in on-site learning two days of the week and remote learning three days a week. On-site learning will include direct instruction, small group learning, and in-person activities (synchronous learning). Remote learning will include assignments and activities that may require paper/pencil or research, videos, projects, etc. that are accessed and completed on the division-issued tablet or laptop. These assignments may be completed at any time during the day (asynchronous learning).
When there are scheduled online activities, such as class meetings on Fridays during Path 3, families that have a scheduling conflict should work with their individual teachers.
Family Choice- Year-Long Virtual Learning
Students will participate in 100% online learning that is both facilitated live by the teacher (synchronous learning) and independent work on a schedule that works best for the student and family (asynchronous learning). Teachers will be available for office hours at specific times to help students and answer questions.
The Paths are designed to provide continuity of learning for students. Courses and teachers will remain consistent within each Path, it is only the location and delivery that will change.
Virtual learning is fully online. Students do not come to the physical school building unless specific assessments, evaluations, or other circumstances require it. Virtual learning means that all instruction and class work is done at home. Assignments are submitted via StudentVUE or Canvas, depending on the teacher’s instructions.
Specific course offerings will be determined based on student enrollment and teacher availability.
Participation in 100% online learning requires a year-long commitment by families. Students are not able to enroll in the Family Choice Virtual Learning option for the second semester due to staffing.
The Family Choice 100% virtual option is a division-wide program. To maximize staffing and resources, teachers will be selected from across the division based on grade level and course.
Yes.
Teacher to student ratios will be determined by student enrollment and will be designed to support differentiated instruction to the greatest extent possible.
While we ask that students commit to the Family Choice 100% online option for the full school year, we do understand that some students may find the experience is not right for them. The curriculum is designed so that if a student moves out of the Family Choice 100% online option after the first semester, the transition will be as smooth as possible.
Teachers will be given the same student data they would receive for a traditional class roster.
Courses and lessons will be designed to support differentiated instruction to the greatest extent possible.
English language learners will continue to receive specialized instruction to support their learning. This may include some virtual and some in-person services.
Students with disabilities will continue to receive services as indicated in their IEP. Services will be provided as appropriate for each student and each path. This may include some virtual and some in-person services.
